Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford, described the findings as an exciting addition to our understanding of the mechanisms of depressive illness. As a clinical psychiatrist, I have treated many people with this disorder in my practice, she said
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Certain conditions seem to be associated with the development or worsening of restless legs syndrome, including: Iron deficiency (with or without anemia) Kidney failure Diabetes Parkinsons disease Damage to the nerves in the hands or feet (peripheral neuropathy) Rheumatoid arthritis Pregnancy Medications that may aggravate RLS symptoms include: Antinausea drugs, such as prochlorperazine (Compazine) or metoclopramide Antipsychotic drugs, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or phenothiazine derivatives Some cold and allergy medications that contain older antihistamines like diphenhydramine In some cases, the use of antidepressants How Is Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosed
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